Officially, the government says there are approximately 21 million Christians in China. Unofficial figures, such as one given by the Centre for the Study of Global Christianity in Massachusetts, put the number at about 70 million.

Evolving from his commissioning service speech delivered at the Church of God General Assembly, Church of God General Overseer Raymond Culpepper has called for a “Great Day of Prayer” every quarter for the next two years.

A group of Christians finished a week-long prayer vigil on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.

Tyler Carver

On September 27, 2008, the Bless the Children Home in Honor of Tyler H. Carver was opened debt-free in Georgetown, Guyana and dedicated in honor of Tyler Carver, son of Hugh and Nona Carver of Cleveland, Tenn. Hugh Carver is director of the Church of God Men and Women of Action.

A new Web site has been launched which will resource pastors, church leaders and laity in the months to come as the Church of God pursues a theme of “Forward Together in Changing Times.”

The following is from Dr. Steve McSwain, author, fundraising executive, inspirational speaker, and philanthropist. He is the Senior Vice President of Cargill Associates, Inc. and founder of the Foundation for Excellence in Giving, Inc.

UKRAINE — On September 9-11, 2008, the Church of God in Central Eastern Europe/CIS celebrated the 15th anniversary of the Church of God in the Ukraine. National Overseer Alexi Demidovich and Field Director Dieter Knospe led the ceremonies.

By Allie Martin – OneNewsNow

Scores of churches nationwide are planning an unusual outreach. They plan to close their doors on October 12 in order to minister in their communities.

CLEVELAND, Tenn. — There are currently 32 non-U.S. missionaries from the Church of God working as missionary teachers and church planters in Europe, Asia and North Africa. These missionaries are products of the Church of God in other nations. God’s hand is not shortened by race or location, and it is amazing to watch this phenomenon take place.